The siege of Rome by the Gauls continues, but there is hope on the horizon! The Roman survivors at Veii and Camillus may come to their rescue - before it's too late.

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In Part 3 of our coverage of the Gallic sack of Rome in 390 BCE, we discuss the slaughter of the patricians and the destruction of the city.

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We interview Marc Hyden about his biography of Rome's second founder, Marcus Furius Camillus.

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The Romans and Gauls meet at the Battle of the Alia in 390 BCE. We explore how the battle ends and what happens in the wake of the clash.

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The Gauls arrive in northern Italy and the people of Clusium call for Roman assistance. But is sending the Fabians the best idea?

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Dr Fulminante shares insights from her recent monograph: The Rise of Early Rome - Transportation Networks and Domination in Central Italy, 1050-500 BCE.

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In 391 BCE, there are signs that disaster lurks on the horizon for the Romans in the shape of the Gauls/ Celts. Will they act in time to stop the Celtic Wave from smashing into them?

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We discuss the second half of the 1963 epic, Cleopatra, focusing on the developing romance with Mark Antony. This means we also get to talk about the real-life affair that developed between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.

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